Africa

Africa is the world's second largest and second most-populous continent. At about 30.3 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of Earth's total surface area and 20% of its land area. With 1.2 billion people as of 2016, it accounts for about 16% of the world's human population.

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Nomba Raises $30 Million for ‘Bespoke’ Payment Solutions
Nomba Raises $30 Million for ‘Bespoke’ Payment Solutions
May 02, 2023  |  Payments As A Service

Nigeria’s Nomba has raised $30 million to move payments from the “generic” to the specific. “Despite the growth in digital payments across Africa, most businesses...

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Smile Identity Acquires Appruve to Expand Identity Verification Across Africa
Smile Identity Acquires Appruve to Expand Identity Verification Across Africa
April 26, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Smile Identity has acquired Appruve to expand its digital identity verification solution across Africa. In addition to buying Appruve’s parent company, Inclusive Innovations, Smile Identity is working to finalize...

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Payday Raises $3 Million for ‘Future of Work’ in Africa
Payday Raises $3 Million for ‘Future of Work’ in Africa
March 29, 2023  |  Investments

African neobank Payday is looking to new markets after raising $3 million. The funding, announced Wednesday (March 29), will help the company secure operational licensing...

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Africa’s Startup Future Requires VCs to Sell Investors on Potential
Africa’s Startup Future Requires VCs to Sell Investors on Potential
March 27, 2023  |  Africa

As the global banking and financial services sector take stock after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), there are many lessons to be learned,...

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Credable Raises $2.5 Million to Expand Digital Banking Platform
Credable Raises $2.5 Million to Expand Digital Banking Platform
March 20, 2023  |  Investments

Digital banking platform Credable wants to reach new markets after raising $2.5 million. The seed funding round, reported Monday (March 20) by TechCrunch, will help...

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Flutterwave to Expand Operations in Rwanda After Receiving New Licenses
Flutterwave to Expand Operations in Rwanda After Receiving New Licenses
March 15, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Flutterwave has secured two more licenses from the National Bank of Rwanda. The new electronic money issuer license allows Flutterwave to acquire all types of payment instruments...

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Flat6Labs Launches $95 Million Seed Fund for Africa-Based Tech Startups
Flat6Labs Launches $95 Million Seed Fund for Africa-Based Tech Startups
March 14, 2023  |  Startups

Flat6Labs has launched a new $95 million seed fund focused on early-stage tech startups in Africa. The Africa Seed Fund (ASF) will be headquartered in Egypt...

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International Women’s Day Revives Debate Over Global Funding Challenge for Female Entrepreneurs
International Women’s Day Revives Debate Over Global Funding Challenge for Female Entrepreneurs
March 08, 2023  |  Investments

From access to education to pay parity and boardroom diversity, much has been done to advance gender equality around the world. But as the world...

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Western Union Turns to MFS to Expand Global Money Transfers
Western Union Turns to MFS to Expand Global Money Transfers
March 05, 2023  |  Mobile Payments

Western Union has teamed with MFS Africa to allow mobile money transfers across the continent. The partnership will allow Western Union users in 200 countries...

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